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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.23, 366.05 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.23, 366.05 and 148.82 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.23 : 366.05 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.23/366.05 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.23x = 366.05 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.23x = 54,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,472.99/265.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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